1 . When is Carol’s birthday?

A．On January 16th.

B．On January 19th.

C．On January 30th.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The International Workers’ Day, sometimes    1    (call) Labour Day or May Day, is not only a celebration of workers’ rghts, but also a     2    (season) celebration in many countries. The holiday is a celebration of labourers in about 90 countries.

People    3    (celebrate) this holiday since 1920 to show their     4    (aware) of protecting the working class     5    exploitation (剥削). In China, people don’t need to go to work from May 1st until May 3rd, many of     6    take this opportunity to meet up friends    7    go for short trips, with no specific public events during the holiday.

A recent report    8    (issue) by the China Tourism Academy, saying that the number of domestic (国内的) tourist trips will reach about 4.55 billion,    9    increase of 73 percent year on year. “China’s tourism market has embarked on a track of     10    (recover) this year. And we will see a continuous’ travel frenzy (狂热) ‘during the May Day holiday,” said Li Huigin, a tourism expert with the China University of Geosciences.

3 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

Seymour Apple Festival

Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests and more.

Humansville Fall Festival

The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented craftsmen selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.

Southside Fall Festival

The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food stores, live music, karaoke and more.

Fall Into Arts Festival

Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival and much more.

1. What do Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival have in common?

A．They are free of charge.	B．They are for family celebrations.
C．They have parade events.	D．They host kid-friendly activities.

2. What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year?

A．Fun activities on Saturday.	B．Musicians’ live performance.
C．The area of the hosting town.	D．The celebration of the festival.

3. Which of the following attracts families with children?

A．Humansville Fall Festival.	B．Fall Into Arts Festival.
C．Seymour Apple Festival.	D．Southside Fall Festival.

4 . The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Seattle

December 1—December 23, 2018

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship, some of the finest Northwest choirs sing holiday greetings. These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire (篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.

The Holiday Island Lights Festival

Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

December 1—December 31, 2018

An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contests, a tree lighting ceremony on December 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On December 11, a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children, and shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On December 18—19 the Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing, story telling, theater and dining.

The Christmas Lighting Festival

Leavenworth

December 4—December 19, 2018

This old-fashioned lighted farm implement (器具) parade, which expresses its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional turn-of-the-century attire(服装) as they wander throughout the downtown area.

Holiday with Lights

Federal Way

December 10, 2018—January 1, 2019

With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! There will be holiday light displays, festive music and strolling carolers, visiting Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.

1. Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A．The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival.

B．The Holiday Island Lights Festival.

C．The Christmas Lighting Festival.

D．Holiday with Lights.

2. The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.

A．introduce different festivals

B．attract visitors

C．compare the advantages and disadvantages of different festivals

D．offer advice on how to enjoy the holidays

3. How will people feel when they are spending Holiday with Lights?

A．Astonished.

B．Tired.

C．Fresh.

D．Happy.

5 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\) 划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词；
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Tim,

Realizing I might have behaved rude when receiving your gift at my birthday party, I’m writing to say sorry. I’m grateful to have received such nice a present. According to the Chinese tradition, I say “thank you” that day. But I didn’t tear up the package in your presences. As is known to all, Americans are used to open the package of a gift for the moment it is received. It wasn’t until my mum mentioned it when I realized my inappropriate behavior. So please forgive me for your thoughtlessness. This incident serves as reminder that learning cultural differences are a most important thing for me.

6 . After a long period of lockdown, now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright. Come on, light shows are waiting for you.

Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to 9 p. m. daily and weekends through mid-January, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.

Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.

Town of Islip Holiday Light Show

Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.

Cheap, 516-433-6742. From 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Dec. 22; Brookwood Hall Park.

Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show

The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22 on Dec. 30.

Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622.

Christmas House

Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room: 3 to 11 p. m. Monday-Thursday; 3 p. m. to 1 a. m. Friday; 10 a. m. to 1 a. m. Saturday; 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.

$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.

1. Which light show is for nothing?

A．Christmas House.

B．Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk.

C．Town of Islip Holiday Light Show.

D．Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show.

2. What should visitors call if they want to enjoy holiday-themed lights?

A．516432-6000.	B．516433-6742.
C．631-543-6622.	D．631-591-0455.

3. What must visitors do when visiting Christmas House?

A．Visit the real snow room.

B．Take the family members.

C．Book tickets with credit cards.

D．Buy tickets ahead of time.

8 . While some customs like setting off fireworks and counting down the last few seconds seem universal, many countries have their own unique New Year’s Eve traditions.

Denmark: Break plates

A Danish tradition is to throw plates and dishes against friend’s and neighbor’s front doors. It’s a bit of a popularity contest as the bigger the pile of broken china is the next morning, the more friends and good luck you’ll have in the coming year.

Germany: Pouring lead

In Germany, people melt small pieces of lead in a spoon over a candle, then pour the liquid into cold water. The shapes from the lead pouring are supposed to reveal what the year ahead will bring. If the lead forms a ball, luck will roll one’s way, while the shape of a crown means wealth; a cross means death and a star will bring happiness.

Spain: Twelve grapes of luck

In Spain, one New Year’s tradition is to eat 12 grapes, one for each month of the coming year, to secure prosperity (繁荣). You need to eat one grape with each bell strike at midnight. The tradition dates from 1909 when farmers in Alicante came up with this idea to sell more grapes after an exceptional harvest.

Philippines: Round food, round clothes, round everything

In the Philippines, the start of the new year is all about the money. The locals believe that surrounding themselves with round things (to represent coins) will bring money or fortune. As a result, clothes with dots are worn and round food is eaten.

1. What is believed to bring good luck for the coming new year in Denmark?

A．A red candle.

B．Round food.

C．Broken china.

D．A lead cross.

2. What inspired the New Year’s tradition of eating grapes?

A．A way to make coins.	B．An act to keep power.
C．A desire to be popular.	D．An idea to gain profit.

3. Which section of a magazine is the text probably taken from?

A．Fashion.

B．Travel.

C．Culture.

D．Entertainment.

9 . A Housewarming Party

A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house.The person or people who bought the apartment or house or moved are the ones who throw the party.     1       It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like. It is an opportunity to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.

It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.    2       Some common items(物品) people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and items like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like, a piece of art or a plant.     3       This is often appreciated since at a housewarming party there isn’t a lot of food served, usually just appetizers or sandwiches.

    4    The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home.Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into a new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes.This isn’t usual though.

Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift so that the person could keep the home warm for the winter.     5    

A．You can also bring food or drinks to share.

B．Different activities are held to make guests satisfied.

C．There are usually no planned activities at a housewarming party.

D．Now most homes substitute(替代) fires with central heating to keep warm.

E．Different people hold or attend housewarming parties for various reasons.

F．Some people register a list of things they would like to give as gifts at local stores.

G．The party is an opportunity for friends and family to congratulate the person or people on the new home.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year. It is always an exciting time because people look forward to     1    (welcome) a new year. It is also a good time to think back and say goodbye to the old year. New Year’s Eve is a     2    (nation) holiday for many people around the world. In a lot of countries , people go back to their hometown for the New Year, so usually the trains and buses    3    (pack) with people. In England, there is always a New Year’s Eve party,     4     is usually held at someone’s home and the host invites friends, families and neighbors. The living room becomes a mini disco as everyone dances    5     loud music.

I have lots of good     6    (memory) of New Year’s Eve . I once spent one freezing New Year’s Eve in Trafalgar Square in the center of London. It snowed and was     7    (bitter) cold . I also spent many wonderful New Year’s Eves in Japan. There, it is a tradition    8    (visit) a shrine(圣坛)and pray for good things. I think wherever you are, New Year’s Eve is always     9    exciting day. Maybe the last way to welcome the New Year     10    (be)watching amazing fireworks displays in the world’s cities.